Mixing metals in home décor, especially in high-impact areas like the kitchen and bathroom, has surged from a budding trend to a widely embraced style. Embracing different metal finishes not only adds depth to your space but also affords you the flexibility to blend various design eras and elements seamlessly. Local kitchen and bathroom contractor DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Coachella Valley shares a few tips to keep in mind.

The Basics of Mixing Metals in Your Home Interiors

Before delving into the intricacies of mixing metal finishes, it’s crucial to grasp some foundational rules. 

• Limiting Your Metals. A golden rule when mixing metals is to choose no more than three different metal finishes per room. This helps to maintain a cohesive look without overwhelming the space. For smaller rooms or spaces, consider limiting it to two for a more subtle blend.
• Color Coordination. The choice of metal colors should complement the overall style and palette of your room. Metals with warm undertones, such as brass and gold, tend to lend themselves well to traditional or vintage styles. In contrast, cool-toned metals like chrome and silver are ideal for modern, minimalist aesthetics. However, black metals serve as a universal neutral that can bridge different styles and colors.
• Functional Grouping. Your kitchen or bathroom remodeler may recommend grouping your choices of metal finishes by function to achieve a balanced look. For instance, all your plumbing fixtures could carry one finish, your door and cabinet hardware another, and your lighting fixtures might introduce a third metal or echo one of the chosen finishes.

Tips for Mixing Metals in the Kitchen and Bathroom

One of the first things to do when trying to incorporate your choice of metal finishes in your home is to determine which one will be the most prominent. This could be based on the room’s existing fixtures or the style you’re aiming for. The dominant metal serves as the room’s anchor, providing a steady base around which the other finishes will revolve.

Introducing some spatial separation between different finishes can help in smoothing the transition between them, making the mixture more visually appealing. For example, having your faucet in one metal and your cabinet hardware in another creates a buffer that makes the combination look intentional.

Just like in fashion, not all metals play well together. Opt for combinations that share similar undertones for a room that feels thoughtfully designed. For instance, pairing brushed nickel (warm) with brass (also warm) can create a harmonious look, while chrome (cool) paired with black (neutral) can offer a striking contrast suitable for many modern designs.

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Looking up “bathroom contractor near me” online will direct you to the top search result: DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Coachella Valley. Let us help you with every aspect of your remodeling project, including finding the best metal finishes for your interior décor. We serve homeowners in Coachella and the nearby communities of Palm Springs, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indio, Bermuda Dunes, Thermal and Cathedral City. Call (760) 625-4959, or fill out our contact form to request a consultation.